Cristiano Ronaldo Looks Like His Old Self Again With a Record World Cup Brace

First reported by Ynet · Jun 23, 2026

What happened

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. Portugal’s tactical changes put him higher up the pitch, and the article says he looked like his old self again. Portugal next meets Colombia.

• 01Ronaldo scored a brace against Uzbekistan at age 41.
• 02He became the first player to score in six World Cups.
• 03Portugal’s lineup changes gave Ronaldo a more advanced role.
• 04Bruno Fernandes helped create both goals.
• 05Portugal face Colombia in their next match.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026

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N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026

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N12Center · HebrewJun 23, 2026

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026

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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Ronaldo answers critics with two goals, record chase and a triumphant shout

N12Center · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Ronaldo Scores Twice as Portugal Crush Uzbekistan 5-0

MakoCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal rout Uzbekistan 5-0

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 23, 2026

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Ronaldo makes World Cup history with brace in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026

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N12Center · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo surges up the World Cup scoring charts with a brace

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026

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SrugimRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Uzbekistan Cuts Portugal's Lead as Ronaldo Sets Historic World Cup Mark

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Ronaldo makes World Cup history with goals in six different tournaments

MakoCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Player to Score in Six World Cups

N12Center · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Ronaldo makes World Cup history with goals in six editions

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026

Ronaldo Scores Against Uzbekistan, Becomes First Player to Score in Six World Cups

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